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About rachelsparling

I'm a writer working on a manuscript for a novel. I love to write and I've been doing it for 17 years. Through several story ideas I have figured out what works and what doesn't, and I've learned a lot about myself and my writing style. I love to read and escape to many different worlds. I've also learned a lot about good writing and bad writing through both reading a lot and acquiring an education in English literature, and becoming an ESL teacher. I enjoy filming and photographing all sorts of things and putting together short documentaries and videos. I love my camera.

Day 4 – National Novel Writing Month

Posted on November 4, 2014 by rachelsparling

Have you ever looked at a word and felt it was spelled incorrectly,  only to look it up and find out you actually did spell it properly? And you stare at it trying to figure out why you thought it … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – National Novel Writing Month

Posted on November 3, 2014 by rachelsparling

Today has felt non stop but finally, after eating dinner, I was able to sit down and get some writing in for the challenge. I finished one of the chapters, tacking on another 1,956. It gives me the grand total … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – National Novel Writing Month

Posted on November 2, 2014 by rachelsparling

As it stands, today is a busy day. So I stole away as much time as I could to get some writing in for the challenge. I didn’t get as much done as I did my very first night writing. … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – National Novel Writing Month

Posted on November 1, 2014 by rachelsparling

It has officially started and I think I’m off to a good start. I started at midnight of November 1st, and since that moment I have officially written my first 3,491 words of the challenge. I might not have to … Continue reading →

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Two Days

Posted on October 30, 2014 by rachelsparling

There are only two days until National Novel Writing Month begins! Well less than that since I’ll be starting right at midnight of November 1st. So I guess it’s more like 32 hours. Either way, it’s fast approaching! Since I … Continue reading →

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One week left

Posted on October 23, 2014 by rachelsparling

There is only about one week left before National Novel Writing Month begins. I have been making notes, a chart, and using a notebook to keep track of everything I write and when during that month. I am going to … Continue reading →

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National Novel Writing Month

Posted on October 4, 2014 by rachelsparling

I have some good news which I’d like to extend out to everyone. So first off, I am planning on joining (or at the very least following the steps for) the National Novel Writing Month. Basically, you sign up and … Continue reading →

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Day 43

Posted on September 27, 2014 by rachelsparling

An unexpected urge to be creative came over me and I decided it was time to harness that and put it to good use. I wrote and completed one more chapter. It’s not a long one like the last one … Continue reading →

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The Rustic Owl

Posted on September 13, 2014 by rachelsparling

The Rustic Owl. A small cafe with great expectations and plenty of room for growth. A place where people go to grab a bite to eat, a nice warm drink, and enjoy the atmosphere of calmness, good conversation, and relaxation. … Continue reading →

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Day 42

Posted on September 8, 2014 by rachelsparling

All right so I finally managed to harvest some time and finish up that chapter I’d started last week. I think it’s coming along well. I’m being vague in some areas but with good reason, since I’m about to go … Continue reading →

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